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Letters to the Editor Thursday

I’m all for everyone in the United States having equal rights, the freedom of free speech, the right to bear arms and freedom of religion.

But I really have a problem with same-sex marriages.

Marriage is for a man and a woman. It is totally unnatural for people of the same sex to be together, let alone be married. The Bible consistently tells us that homosexual activity is a sin. When people continue in sin and unbelief, God “gives them over” to even more wicked and depraved sin in order to show them the futility and hopelessness of life apart from God.

In the Bible, 1 Corinthians 6:9 proclaims that homosexual “offenders” will not inherit the kingdom of God. Whenever the Bible mentions marriage, it is between a male and a female.

The Bible does address homosexuality; it does not explicitly mention gay marriage/same-sex marriage. It is clear, however, that the Bible condemns homosexuality as an immoral and unnatural sin.

Our president and the U.S. Supreme Court can say it’s OK and say it’s a civil liberty that homosexuals deserve.

Maybe the Rapture is just around the corner.

KELLY D. NEWCOMER

Savannah

Deen family has been generous to community

After reading Diane Fitch’s June 25 letter to the editor, “Deen’s language hurts Savannah’s image,” I had to share some thoughts of my own before my hair catches fire.

First, I am not related to or know the Deens, so I don’t have a vested interest.

My wife and I moved to Savannah eight years ago to start a small business. We are not “native Savannahians.” We were not treated any differently because of our birthplace. In fact we felt that we were welcomed to Savannah by people who were born and raised in this wonderful city.

Contrary to Ms. Fitch’s attitude toward outsiders, we were made to feel welcome and a part of the community. As a result, our business has done well.

My opinion of the Deens is that they are hardworking people who are grateful for their success and generously share that success with others — with the city of Savannah being the primary recipient. They have donated millions of dollars and much of their time to the benefit of this community.

As far as Ms. Fitch’s disappointment that her native city has been tainted by the Deens, “Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.”

GREG STINSON

Savannah

Paula Deen better off with the guillotine

You remember the old French Revolution movies, like “A Tale of Two Cities?” The revolutionaries’ idea of justice was to have two or three members of the revolution leadership sit at a table, surrounded by an unruly mob. One of the mob would stand up and say, “I accuse so and so of being a royalist or an aristocratic.” That was enough for the committee.

Without any witnesses and ignoring the explanations, denials or apologies of the accused, they decided “off with his head.” The poor devil was led to the guillotine.

The present version of revolutionary justice is the court of political correctness. The media sit in the judgment seat. A member of the mob stands up and says, “I accuse so and so of racism; so and so once used the N-word.”

“Guilty!” says the court, ignoring any explanation or apology.

The only difference between the revolutionary court and the court of political correctness is the revolutionaries’ punishment was sure and quick, whereas the court of political correctness prefers death by a thousand cuts.

“What, she’s still alive? Let’s lure her onto a TV talk show, where we can torment her some more.”

EDWARD T. BRENNAN

Savannah

Companies should tell why they dumped Deen

Target, Home Depot, Kmart, Walgreens, Sears and Wal-Mart are all highly regarded businesses that over the years earned respect as competent and professional national retail chain stores.

Consequently, many of their customers were surprised to learn that these businesses endorsed the ugly character assassination campaign against Paula Deen. What in the world would possess them to put their good name on the line in support of an ill-advised campaign dedicated to the personal destruction of an individual?

People who are still unaware of the nature of the current movement to destroy Paula Deen should refer to the many immoral, pornographic, degrading, vulgar and despicable diatribes against this woman. These disgusting commentaries are all over Twitter, Facebook and other media — and they are written by persons who choose to remain anonymous.

We wonder why a major business, with an otherwise good reputation, would affiliate with individuals who engage in such wrongful activity?

Customers of Target, Home Depot, Kmart, Walgreens, Sears and Wal-Mart are entitled to learn why they would do this.

JANE KENNY

Bluffton, S.C.

Slur about the Irish a mark of a coward

I am writing in regards to the opinion of the person who made the June 28 statement in the VOX: “Too bad we didn’t think to put up a big wall to keep the Irish back when we had the chance.”

As an American of Irish decent, these words are very hurtful. Why didn’t this cowardly person write an open letter to the editor explaining why this person feels this way?

Where does your heritage lie? Are you better than me?

I am surprised the Morning News would put this in print. In a world of political correctness, just take a look at the recent fallout of the so-called Paula Deen “scandal” that is full of untrue hurtfulness.

My great grandparents on both sides of my family immigrated from the Emerald Isle, and believe me, they were not greeted with open arms. They dug canals and laid rail tracks with African Americans.

Remember the saying when Irish people sought employment to better themselves? “Irish need not apply.”

So remember, the next time you sir/madam blurt out your disgusting word, please put them in an open letter.